Taberna Moderna — Restaurant in Lisbon

Definitely a lovely spot to have dinner in Lisboa. We had a Xmas dinner for my company employees and they quite liked the place, in the overall. Staff was absolutely lovely and amazing - their idea of having a frame with the name of the one responsible for the reservation just felt incredible, and mostly because they gave me Robert Smith, one of my first crushes back in the 80s (I was a weird kid, don't judge me) -, and very VERY approachable, who seemed really happy to work there, which is a plus to me.

Going to what "matters" the most: Food. It was very pleasant for me, the only veggie who had a different menu than my coworkers, who were not so impressed by theirs: ones complained that it was salty or too raw or overcooked... (Spaniards complain a lot when it comes to food that is not theirs, anyway.) And my veggie plates were THE envy treat of the night XD We had a chosen menu and boy, they put on soooo much food I had to go for a walk around the place to settle it down a bit!, which was a good idea since I could enjoy the artsy decor, all produced by the owner, I was told. One thing I have to agree: the wines were nothing remarkable, but that happened in the other restaurants we've been too, so maybe yeah, Spanish wines are just better than Portuguese ones, or we had NO LUCK at all.

I would definitely recommend...

This is a funky and modern place in the heart of Lisbon and I was nearby and in need of lunch. Sitting on your own for lunch can feel like a lonely experience at times, but not in Taberna Moderna. The staff were friendly, as were the other diners. A real pleasure for someone in a big city.

I thought that tapas was probably the right way to go. Speaking to my waiter, it was obvious that he knew his stuff, so I leaned on his experience. I ordered the warm scallops with salad and chèvre ice cream because it sounded like a combination that would work. How right I was! Every bite was perfect. To continue on the seafood theme, I chose tuna tataki with floral salad and it went perfectly with the scallops. The tuna was cooked just right, showing a talented chef. The tender Iberian pork meat with peppers and potatoes was my third choice of tapas. I knew it would just melt in the mouth. This is a classic tapas and one I often go for but it is rarely cooked as well as this.

After all of this I was at one with the world. Sitting in the modern style restaurant and looking at the world passing by was an absolute satisfaction. I felt that the only thing that could make it better was a dessert. I went for something traditional – the paezinhos de ló, a typical sponge cake from Portugal and it topped off...

Tonight, my husband and I had a fantastic evening at Taberna Moderna. We did not have a reservation but Lucia greeted us and seated us at a perfect table by the window. Lucia is friendly and knowledgeable. She spoke perfect English and she made us feel at home. We have been going to Taberna Moderna since 2018. Joao was our first bartender who is skillful and makes amazing drinks. Joao made us feel welcome and we have been coming to Taberna Moderna every time we are in Lisbon. The food is delicious, and you can’t go wrong with any menu options. We highly recommend this beautiful restaurant!

We returned last month (May 2022), we had an awsome night! Great service, delicious food/drinks, and beautiful ambience! We are looking forward to returning on June 10th, 2022. Keep up the good work! :-)

We had an amazing time on June 10th. The moment we walked in, the manager, Miguel made us feel at home. One of our friends is not a gin drinker, but Joao created a fabulous drink for him and he loved it! Joao not only can create the best cocktails, but he is also super hospitable. We had ceviche, octopus risotto, and steak and they were all Delicious! Alena was our waitress; she was attentive and very friendly. If you are in Lisbon, this place is a must! Taberna Moderna Staff, you...